Morning Anchor/reporter

WFRV Local 5 Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

5 years on-air anchoring experience
2 years on-camera reporting experience
Lead by example in breaking news situations
The successful candidate must be prepared to anchor and report on developing, breaking, franchise and trending content across all screens and platforms

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate must be prepared to anchor and report on developing, breaking, franchise and trending content across all screens and platforms.
  • As Morning Anchor, you will be expected to lead by example and work with managers to coach and motivate other staff members.
  • The role requires a journalist who can drive higher levels of social engagement, web traffic, and television viewing from the audience.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate must be prepared to anchor and report on developing, breaking, franchise and trending content across all screens and platforms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years on-air anchoring experience
  • 2 years on-camera reporting experience
  • Lead by example in breaking news situations
  • Drive social engagement and web traffic
  • Maintain friendly and authoritative on-air persona

Nice-to-have

  • Visceral distaste for office politics
  • Experience coaching and mentoring young talent
  • Ability to host daily streaming programs
  • Strong community minded attitude
  • Forward-thinking newsroom culture fit

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent
  • Minimum five years of on-air anchoring experience
  • Two years of on-camera news reporting experience
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record
  • Fluency in English required

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